Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Ospital ng Palawan in the City of Puerto Princesa, Province of Palawan, from 100 to 400 Beds
Republic Act No. 11887, enacted on June 29, 2022, increases the bed capacity of Ospital ng Palawan in Puerto Princesa from 100 to 400 beds. The law mandates an upgrade of healthcare services and facilities to match the increased capacity and requires a corresponding increase in the hospital workforce. The Department of Health (DOH) is tasked with developing a hospital plan, determining staffing patterns, and ensuring funding is incorporated into the annual budget. The Act will take effect 15 days after publication, and any conflicting laws will be repealed or modified.
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- What is Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Ospital ng Palawan in the City of Puerto Princesa, Province of Palawan, from 100 to 400 Beds about?
- Republic Act No. 11887, enacted on June 29, 2022, increases the bed capacity of Ospital ng Palawan in Puerto Princesa from 100 to 400 beds. The law mandates an upgrade of healthcare services and facilities to match the increased capacity and requires a corresponding increase in the hospital workforce. The Department of Health (DOH) is tasked with developing a hospital plan, determining staffing patterns, and ensuring funding is incorporated into the annual budget. The Act will take effect 15 days after publication, and any conflicting laws will be repealed or modified.
- What type of law is Republic Act No. 11887?
- Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Ospital ng Palawan in the City of Puerto Princesa, Province of Palawan, from 100 to 400 Beds (Republic Act No. 11887) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Ospital ng Palawan in the City of Puerto Princesa, Province of Palawan, from 100 to 400 Beds enacted?
- Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Ospital ng Palawan in the City of Puerto Princesa, Province of Palawan, from 100 to 400 Beds (Republic Act No. 11887) was enacted on Jun 29, 2022.
- What is the citation for Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Ospital ng Palawan in the City of Puerto Princesa, Province of Palawan, from 100 to 400 Beds?
- Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Ospital ng Palawan in the City of Puerto Princesa, Province of Palawan, from 100 to 400 Beds, Republic Act No. 11887, Jun 29, 2022 (Philippines)
Law Information
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- Republic Act No. 11887
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
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- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 29, 2022
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11887
AN ACT INCREASING THE BED CAPACITY OF THE OSPITAL NG PALAWAN IN THE CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA, PROVINCE OF PALAWAN, FROM ONE HUNDRED (100) TO FOUR HUNDRED (400) BEDS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
SECTION 1. The authorized bed capacity of the Ospital ng Palawan in the City of Puerto Princesa, Province of Palawan, shall be increased from one hundred (100) to four hundred (400) beds. Any future increase in bed capacity shall be consistent with the hospital development plan which shall be prepared by the Department of Health (DOH).
SECTION 2. The existing professional health care services and facilities of the Ospital ng Palawan shall also be upgraded to conform with and be commensurate to the increase in bed capacity as provided for in Section 1 hereof.
SECTION 3. The existing workforce of the Ospital ng Palawan, which includes doctors, nurses, and support personnel, shall be increased correspondingly.
SECTION 4. The DOH shall determine the staffing pattern of the Ospital ng Palawan subject to the evaluation and approval of the Department of Budget and Management, and appoint the officials and employees of the Ospital ng Palawan in accordance with existing civil service laws, rules and regulations.
SECTION 5. The Secretary of the DOH shall immediately include in the Department's program the implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 6. If any provision or part of this Act is declared unconstitutional, the remaining parts or provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 7. All laws, executive orders, issuances, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 8. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved: June 29, 2022.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 118, No. 28, p. 7905 on July 11, 2022.
Cite This Law
Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Ospital ng Palawan in the City of Puerto Princesa, Province of Palawan, from 100 to 400 Beds, Republic Act No. 11887, Jun 29, 2022 (Philippines)
Increasing the Bed Capacity of the Ospital ng Palawan in the City of Puerto Princesa, Province of Palawan, from 100 to 400 Beds, Republic Act No. 11887 (Phil. 2022)
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